GLO - Government Relations Spec ; Legislative Aide

Job Description

Government Relations Specialist (Legislative Aide / Legislative Content Aide) within the Governmental Relations Department of the Texas General Land Office. Performs complex legislative and consultative work, serving as a liaison between the agency and governmental and legislative entities.

• Conduct research, analyze policies, and monitor and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.
• Monitor standing and interim committee schedules and agendas, communicating relevant information to agency management.
• Prepare summaries of meetings and hearings.
• Update the office's correspondence management system with accurate contact information for officials.
• Prepare briefing materials, including compiling and organizing information.
• Coordinate and develop legislative communications and visual content by creating graphics, drafting talking points, and preparing briefing materials for hearings and meetings.
• Monitor and analyze legislative activity to prepare timely updates, visual summaries, and digital reports for internal leadership and external audiences.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
• Experience working with the state legislature, the U.S. Congress, legislative staff, or research services (experience may substitute for education).

• Experience in legislative or government communications.
• Proficiency in digital media tools and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legislative information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Primarily sedentary office work, with routine mobility required for filing and similar duties. Requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact. Must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and related materials up to 20 pounds when required.

• Free parking.
• Defined retirement benefit plan; optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical insurance – the State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% for dependents; 50% for eligible part‑time employees and 25% for dependents.
• Optional benefits: dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96+ hours of annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Professional development opportunities through Linked In Learning and EAP provider.